Worth entering? You decide. But if you win, one of those agents will be helping you out with your query letter. And who better to do that than the people who read hundreds of them?

I mean, seriously.

In addition to that, FIVE more winners will win a free copy of my eBook, From the Query to the Call, which outlines in great detail how to write a query letter (and other things). All winners--as with all buyers--get a free query critique by me with this eBook.

As if that weren't enough, FIVE more winners will win a package of my all-time favorite writing tools: the super-sticky, super-size Post-it note. I love those things. They're 4x6-inches, so you can really take notes in the middle of the night and stick your scribbles to your laptop. (See photo below -- I missed the "post your workspace" day, so I just decided to include it here. Those Post-it's could be yours! And yes, I constantly work on two computers.)

HOW TO ENTER:
1. You must follow my blog.
2. You must follow Shelli Johannes-Wells' blog.
3. You must fill out the form below. (Lots of ways to earn extra entries--but none of them are required to enter, just follow both blogs, which will earn you 3 entries.)

***NOTE: Shelli is also running a big contest this week, because we're party animals! We're offering extra entries for following each other, but if you're interested in winning the prizes in her contest, you MUST ENTER HER CONTEST. She's having prizes every day with some grand prizes at the end of the week. Mine isn't like that. It's open from now until Sunday night, and then drawings will be held. (This will be my only post this week.)

In other words, if you enter here, you are NOT entered there. They are two separate contests that we're promoting together. Does that make sense? If not, shoot me an email: elanajohnson(at)gmail(dot)com.

123 comments:

Elana, cool, cool contest. I entered using that most awesome form. Here are the links. Only one problem. I haven't been able to comment on facebook all weekend. I will find out today what is going on there. And come back to give you that link. I am going to take the laptop out to the coffee shop to see if I can comment on it. I'm a follower, and I follow Shelli.I follow you on twitter, facebook too. Here are the links:

It seems like the, "Year of the Critique." A person can't turn around without finding someone holding a contest to offer help to us desperate writers.

Since I already won a critique from you last month, I'm not going to enter again (although I do have other ms queries). Just wanted to pop in and let other people know to please enter this contest! The advice I got for my query was fantastic!

Very awesome contest Elana. I'm not ready to enter, but it is so cool that you are able to get all those agents to participate. So great to see you this weekend. Everytime I hear the song Uprising by Muse I think of your book Control Issues - can't wait to read it one day.

Such a great prize package, any of them!! I love those post its! :0) LOL

I entered, but I can't access FB either right now. I will keep trying. Also I did not click on points for blogging, but your contest is in my sidebar along with Shelli's. :0) You guys have a great thing going.

So. I am illegally accessing your blog from school right now. (Let's hope my principal doesn't come trapsing in right about now.) But I will be facebooking it up tonight (Tiffany Neal) and blogging about you as well!

oooh--I so want to win! I linked to your blog in my facebook status, and tweeted as well. @MerissaMurray Following you on FB and twitter. Blogged about the contest at seemerissawrite@blogspot.comHere's the blog:Elana Johnson at http://www.elanajohnson.blogspot.com is holding a query critique contest. If you enter and your name is drawn, will win a critique of your query from someone who reads multitudes of the things; someone who knows what does and doesn't work. Yes, that's right--you could have your query critiqued by one of these top five literary agents!1. Kate Testerman-Shafer of KT Literary (critique will be posted on her blog, Ask Daphne)2. Michelle Andelman of Lynn C. Franklin Associates 3. Mary Kole of Andrea Brown Literary Agency 4. Michelle Wolfson of Wolfson Literary Agency5. Joanna Volpe of Nancy Coffey Literary & Media RepresentationIf you're interested (and if you're anywhere near drafting a query you will be,) stop by her blog and sign up. I did.

I love sites like this. Thank you for sharing your information and I hope I win. Visit me at www.mydeartrash.blogspot.com. I'll be featuring your contest, plus, I just requested to be your friend on facebook.

Thanks for the great contest. I put it on my facebook page-http://www.facebook.com/home.php?Tomorrow I'll post a note on the Michigan SCBWI e-mail list about yours & Shelli's contest to spread the word. I don't have a blog.FYI--I'll be in Florida on Monday visiting my mom with no Internet. If I happen to be a winner, I'll respond with total happiness on Wednesday when I get back.

Wow, what a contest! I need to come back and reread this when my eyes aren't burning. LOL Do any of those agents rep inspirational romance? I'll have to see probably before I enter (even though I know there are other awesome prizes). :-)

I blogged about your contest. :o)http://lifelongbookworm.blogspot.com/2010/02/blog-contest.htmlCan't wait to win!(Word verification: RESTE. Maybe a message from the universe about my need to get off the computer and go to bed?)

Hi, Elana. Awesome contest from you and Shelli. I did try to friend you on facebook just now, but can't find you. It takes me to your website, but not to you and the link on your page says it's broken. :(

Hi Elana! I popped over on a tweet from Livia (thanks Livia). I now follow you. I'm @susiebj. I also follow your blog and Shelli's. Thanks to the both of you for all these wonderful opportunities. I'm heading to FB to befriend you. I use my full name there- Susan Bigelow James. Then, I'll be posting all about your contest at LiveJournal as elfmama.

I know I've got a lot of names. It comes from having such a common one. My top choice is often taken. The elfmama actually came about on a spurt of frustration, but its fitting so I kept it.

Hey awesome!! I did enter your form but then it jumped me out of there to do the newsletter thing, so....don't know if it took. Anyway, I follow both of you and my blog addy is sharlascroggs.blogspot.com and I've posted... I'm sorry I don't know how to do the linky things in here! Can't do FB from work (did I say I was at work?) but I'll friend you tonight.

What a wonderful contest - just what I NEED!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.Here is what I did:1.I follow Elana's and Shelli's blogs2. I Tweeted contest: http://twitter.com/Angelpolaangel3. Posted contest info on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=6819040004. I follow Elana's on Twitter5. I added Elana as friend on Facebook6. I wrote about contest on my blog: http://www.cheeriosandpearlsstories.blogspot.com/Cheers!Angela

I checked the box marked that I am okay with my query being on public display, but I'm worried about people ripping off my idea if that happens! If it is actually optional to keep the winning queries private, I'd like to change to that option, but if you must make it public to enter the contest then I will have to go along with that.

Great contest! I found you via D.L. Hammons and Cruising Altitude and am so happy! I'll be back to fill out the form and enter, but for now I am following you and Shelli too!Holly 504main.blogspot.comhipweddings.blogspot.com

Elena, thanks for the contest and the great access to the agents. I found your blog through Shelli's site and am thankful for both sets of expertise. As an aspiring picture book writer, your sites have been informative and invaluable.

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